Series - Three families survived a series of accidents with minor damage. The little house of God near Memhölz on the Niedersonthofner See Often they stand alone on the wayside, are usually closed and rarely open on sacred occasions: We are talking about small house or community chapels. At the same time, they sometimes house artistic treasures, and their stories are accompanied by interesting stories. In a series we present different chapels. Niedersonthofen A woman healed from cancer Kempten donated two cherubs, even some plagued by life already put a note behind the broad-walled Madonna and thousands of users of the loop around the Niedersonthofener lake hold every year silent retreat: the speech is inaugurated in 2000 Guardian Angel Chapel at the island campsite near Memhölz. Those entering the park will notice the angel of protection painted by the artist Arnulf Heimhofer on the opposite western side - including the nearby lake, behind which is the foothills of the Alps. "Many who pray here, meditate or simply think about their lives, then settle on the wooden bench on the south side," says Max Bertele. Especially in winter athletes would like to take advantage of the offer of the cross-country skiing trail, in order to enjoy a few warming sunbeams on the bench in addition to the peace and tranquility. Finally, the chapel is open throughout the day during the day, according to Bertele. Blessing in disguise Which motives are behind the construction of the chapel? "There were a number of accidents in the Bertele, Musch and Vogler families, which made it very easy to get away with," says Vogler. Also one has survived so many situations only with good luck without injury. In any case, this was reason enough for the three families to remember the guardian angels in the form of a chapel. Counselor Lorenz Adelwart was there to advise, from him comes the saying about the Heimhofer portrait: "God commands his angels to guard you in all your ways". The summer residence of Kemptener Fürstäbten once stood on the grounds of the Schutzengelkapelle - the castle was built around 1650 and demolished in 1840. In the remaining basement rooms, Max Bertele had still played as a little boy before worried parents had the subterranean "playgrounds" filled. (Mr) Source: all-in.de/kempten-allgaeu/c-lokales/aus-dankbarkeit-kapelle-gebaut_a873156